Last chance! These great shows are closing in January

Not every show can be with us forever and sometimes we must say goodbye to wonderful theatre in order to welcome new shows. Here are the shows that are leaving London in January 2017, so don’t miss your chance to see them while you still can!

A Christmas Carol

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Closing 7 January.

Simon Callow brings the Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, to life in his one-man show. It’s the timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from lonely miser to warm-hearted family man – catch it now at the Arts Theatre.

The Railway Children

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Closing 8 January.

A firm family favourite, The Railway Children has brought the magic of E. Nesbit’s beloved novel to life, complete with a real steam train that pulls right into the theatre! When their father is called away on mysterious business, Bobby, Peter and Phyllis find adventure in the countryside and begin a new life as the Railway Children.

In The Heights

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Closing 8 January.

It’s time to say goodbye to Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s Tony Award-winning musical, In The Heights. It’s a slice of life piece in a struggling New York neighbourhood with a hip-hop flavour that’s not to be missed!

La Soirée

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Closing 8 January

A circus and cabaret extravaganza, La Soirée will leave your jaw on the floor! With cabaret performers, new burlesque acts, a circus sideshow and contemporary variety, there’s something for everyone.

The Children

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Closing 14 January.

The Children examines what happens when people are faced with a terrible choice: to sacrifice yourself for future generations or to save yourself and the ones you love. Unlock access to exclusive £15 Rush tickets via the app.

Once In A Lifetime

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Closing 14 January.

Comedian Harry Enfield makes his stage debut in Once In A Lifetime at the Young Vic. In the new age of talking pictures, stars are seeking elocution lessons to help them keep their jobs. To mix with movie moguls and the Hollywood elite, three New Yorkers head to California to cash in on the trend.

Trainspotting Live

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Closing 15 January.

Taking audiences into the murky world of drugs and debauchery, Trainspotting Live is an immersive experience not to be missed. Based on Irvine Welsh‘s novel, follow Renton through the dark underbelly of Glasgow at the Vaults Theatre.

Cinderella

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Closing 15 January.

Cinderella is the biggest show in town and you can still enjoy this star-studded seasonal show at the London Palladium. Paul O’Grady dons the drag once again and is deliciously devious as the wicked stepmother, and Natasha J. Barnes stars as the beautiful Cinderella.

Bianco

Created by NoFit State, Bianco is an immersive promenade show that blends circus acts with performance theatre, accompanied by live music. Beautiful and unexpected, Bianco will leave you breathless.

The Little Matchgirl and Other Happier Tales

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Closing 22 January.

Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen‘s heartbreaking tale of The Little Matchgirl, audiences will experience different short stories with every match the girl strikes. Combining puppetry, magic and mystery, the stories play out in the moody candlelight of the Sam Wanamaker playhouse and create a very unique performance.

Rent

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Closing 28 January.

Jonathan Larson‘s iconic musical Rent, celebrating its 20th anniversary, explores the death of Bohemian living in Manhattan. A group of friends struggle to live and love in the face of gentrification, breakups and the AIDS epidemic sweeping New York.